8 Japanese Films Adapted from Novels That Are Full of Meaning, A Must-See on Your Watchlist

Based on the novel of the same name, IF CATS DISAPPEARED FROM THE WORLD (2016) tells the story of a postman who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and is offered a chance to live longer by erasing something from the world. This film depicts the dilemmas of life and loss emotionally, and it has received a rating of 8.0 on MyDramaList.

Based on the novel of the same name, THE MIRACLES OF THE NAMIYA GENERAL STORE (2017) tells the story of three troubled teenagers who discover a magical mailbox connected to the past. They respond to letters seeking advice written 32 years ago. The story is touching and magical, with a rating of 8.0 on MyDramaList reflecting its storytelling quality.

CONFESSIONS (2010) is based on the novel Confessions by Minato Kanae. This Japanese film adaptation features a teacher who loses her daughter to murder and devises a revenge plan against her own student. The thrilling and surprising plot has achieved a very high rating of 8.4 on MyDramaList.

Adapted from the novel Shiro Yuki Hime Satsujin Jiken, the Japanese film adaptation of the novel THE MURDER OF SNOW WHITE (2014) presents the mystery of the murder of a beautiful woman named Noriko, which causes her coworkers to become the main suspects. Media issues and public opinion are the main focus, and this film received a rating of 7.8 on MyDramaList.

I WANT TO EAT YOUR PANCREAS (2017) tells the story from the novel of the same name by Sumino Yoru. This Japanese film adaptation of the novel highlights the friendship and love between a seriously ill girl and a loner. The story touches many hearts and successfully achieved a rating of 8.2 on MyDramaList.

MY TOMORROW, YOUR YESTERDAY (2016) is adapted from the novel Boku wa Ashita, Kinou no Kimi to Date Suru. This Japanese film adaptation of the novel tells the sweet yet complicated love story between two university students. There is a big secret behind their relationship that makes the plot even more emotional. This film received a high rating of 8.1 on MyDramaList.

The story of LIBRARY WARS: THE LAST MISSION (2015) is based on a novel by Arikawa Hiro. This Japanese film adaptation of the novel is set in a future where the government censors information and a library group fights against it. The passionate action to defend freedom of expression has successfully captivated audiences, with a rating of 7.9 on MyDramaList as proof of its popularity.

BE WITH YOU (2004) is based on the novel Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu by Takuji Ichikawa. This film tells a touching story about a father and child who reunite with their mother who has passed away. This tale of love and family is very moving, with a rating of 8.1 on MyDramaList. Find more interesting Japanese film recommendations at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?